Applique DIY and my Team Spirit quilt pattern design go hand in hand. Would you like to own or gift a quilt that really shows off a favorite team, school or sport? Have you looked in vain for logo designs or really cool ready made quilts, only to discover that they are licensed and (if available) are outta this world expensive? I can help you create your own, unique quilt!

Several years ago, I created a quilt for a young Oregon Ducks fan, as a gift from his grandparents. I shared it on social media sites, and soon received several requests for a pattern. Some were Ducks fans, others were not. SO, I designed a basic quilt pattern using my (slightly revised) layout.

Early in the pattern design process, I realized that an appliqué option was needed. I don’t have time to design appliqué patterns for every school and team out there, and I couldn’t sell them if I wanted to. Licensing is expensive for me, too!

The solution? Develop an applique DIY design tutorial to go with the pattern. Readily available, so that everyone can create their own unique quilt. Done and done.

This leads me to the best thing about the Team Spirit design: its flexibility! The design works for any team, any sport, any school. Use the football helmet pattern included in Team Spirit, or use the applique DIY tutorial to create your own patterns. Select fabrics in your colors, and you’re all set.

Team Spirit is modern and bright, works for guys and girls, and it’s a lot of fun to make!

You'll find me designing clothes, home decor items and more, developing patterns for them as I go. Evenings are spent working on new blog posts and tutorials, building on design and development, and sharing helpful lifestyle tips and suggestions.

2 thoughts on “Applique DIY Team Spirit Quilt Pattern and Tutorial”

Hi Vicki! I just added my Ohio State applique pattern to the site. It’s FREE, and can be used in a variety of ways. You can use it on its own, or put a simple border around it. It also fits perfectly in my School Spirit lap quilt/wall hanging. The Ohio State applique pattern fits beautifully on a 24″ x 36″ background. The School Spirit quilt is 55 3/4″w x 75 1/2″.